Senior Activities Announcement

Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2025


Dear Senior Parents,


Graduation and senior festivities will be here before we know it. We are writing to share an important notes/updates with you regarding senior activities that will happen this spring. These events are designed to celebrate the hard work and achievements of the Class of 2025.


Below are some important reminders for seniors and senior parents, as well as some

information to share. We are trying to make these reminders as comprehensive as possible and will share additional information as needed. These details are somewhat lengthy but are important to keep you informed, so please read in its entirety. Thanks in advance!

Important Senior Announcements


  • Wed, April 16 - Senior Sunset
  • Tue, April 29 - Senior Panoramic
  • Thu, May 8 - Honors Convocation
  • Wed, May 14 - Last Senior Mass / Senior Day Out
  • Thu, May 15 - Tue, May 20 - Senior Exams
  • Sun, May 18 - Senior Breakfast
  • Wed, May 21 - Baccalaureate Mass
  • Thu, May 22 - Graduation Practice and Graduation
  • Eligibility to Participate in Graduation



Senior Sunset- Wed, April 16

  • Senior Sunset will take place at Ferrara Stadium from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  • This is a student only event


Senior Panoramic - Tue, April 29

  • Seniors should have already received their caps and gowns by this date
  • Seniors must bring their gown only (no caps) to school this morning on a hanger (any
  • senior who forgets will not be in the panoramic picture)
  • Seniors should be in Mass uniform
  • Seniors will wear their graduation gown and only NHS stoles if applicable (no cords or
  • other stoles)
  • Please pull the gown out of the bag in advance and press or steam it so it isn't wrinkled
  • Seniors will remain in the cafeteria after lunch to be lined up for the picture.
  • Pictures will be on sale soon after and we will send a flyer from the company with
  • purchasing details


Honors Convocation - Thurs, May 8

  • 6:30 pm in the auditorium
  • Students receiving awards will be notified by email and receive a mailed invitation
  • Students must be in Mass uniform


Last Senior Mass/Senior Day Out - Wed, May 14

  • You may decorate your Mass uniform pants or skirt with the University you are
  • attending
  • Report to the student center at 8:30am for breakfast (Donuts)
  • Graduation practice (names) in the Auditorium from 9-9:45am
  • Prep for Senior Mass from 9:45 am-10:30 am, gathering items associated with the
  • club or organization you are representing (2 students per organization). Seniors will
  • process in and drop off these items at the altar.
  • Mass will be live streamed
  • Senior Day Out will commence shortly after the conclusion of Mass. Details and
  • permission slips will be shared closer to the date. This is a student only event.


Senior Exams - Thu, May 15 - Tue, May 20

  • Exam Schedule
  • May 15 Language/Electives
  • May 16 English/Social Studies
  • May 19 Math/Theology
  • May 20 Science/Make-up
  • Exam Times
  • Exam 1: 8:30 am – 10:00 am 
  • Exam 2: 10:20 am – 11:50 am
  • Extended Time Exams
  • Extended Time Exam 1: 8:00 am - 10:15 am   
  • Extended Time Exam 2: 10:20 am-12:35 pm
  • Extended time exams must be approved by the Learning Center


Senior Breakfast - Sun, May 18

  • 9:00 am at Westin San Antonio North Colonnade
  • Seniors are free but MUST RSVP; 2 guests are allowed to purchase tickets
  • The link to purchase tickets and/or RSVP will be sent at a later date


Baccalaureate Mass- Wed, May 21

  • Baccalaureate Mass will take place at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church
  • 1602 Thousand Oaks Drive, San Antonio, TX 78232
  • Students should arrive at 6:00 pm and report to St. Mark’s auxiliary gym. Mass will begin at 7:00 pm
  • Seniors are required to participate in Baccalaureate Mass
  • Seniors should wear appropriate dress- equivalent to Mass/Sunday best, with their graduation gown but no caps
  • Students may wear earned Antonian issued/approved cords/stoles/other regalia. Any cords/stoles/other regalia received through organizations external to Antonian are not permitted unless expressly permitted by the administration. A description of some of the standard regalia items are included in the student-parent handbook
  • No medals are worn by a student at graduation except for the highest-ranking senior, second highest-ranking senior, TAPPS state champion medals, and the recipient of the Archbishop’s Medallion
  • Seating is first come, first serve, with no reserved seats except for graduates, faculty & staff


Graduation Practice - Thu, May 22

  • All students are required to attend graduation practice and stay until it has concluded
  • Seniors report to Greehey Arena on the St. Mary's University campus by 10:00 am
  • Practice will conclude at approximately 12:00 pm
  • Students are encouraged to wear the shoes they plan to wear during the graduation ceremony during graduation practice


Graduation - Thu, May 22

  • St. Mary's University- Greehey Arena
  • Seniors should arrive no later than 6:00 pm
  • Doors open for attendees at 6:00 pm
  • Graduation ceremony will begin at 7:00 pm sharp, as it will be broadcast on CTSA
  • Seniors should wear appropriate dress- equivalent to Mass/Sunday best, with their graduation gown and cap
  • Only red tassels that came with cap/gown may be worn
  • Graduation caps may not be decorated
  • Please write your name inside your cap
  • Students may wear earned Antonian issued/approved cords/stoles/other regalia.Any cords/stoles/other regalia received through organizations external to Antonian are not permitted unless expressly permitted by the administration. A description of some of the standard regalia items are included in the student-parent handbook
  • No medals are worn by a student at graduation except for the highest-ranking senior, second highest-ranking senior, TAPPS state champion medals, and the recipient of the Archbishop’s Medallion.


Eligibility to Participate in Graduation

  • Any student needing to complete attendance recovery must complete their hours by the end of the school day on Monday, May 19
  • Students who fail to satisfy their required hours of attendance recovery will not be allowed to participate in graduation
  • Students who are deficient credits or service hours (due April 15) will not be allowed to participate in graduation
  • All financial obligations must be satisfied (tuition, library fees, athletic uniforms/equipment, etc.) to participate in graduation
  • Students may be held out of graduation activities based on disciplinary infractions
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